The New Plutocracy: How Democrats Betrayed Their Origins

by Lorna Salzman (May 2016)

There are various definitions of the term “false consciousness.” While Marx did not use that exact term, the concept continues to be prevalent in left-wing circles and writings and in recent years has been applied to working-class whites who vote for candidates whose demonstrated record runs counter to the basic demands of this class for empowerment and economic improvement.  more>>>